House Hunters

First-Time Buyers Navigate Boston's High-Priced Real Estate Market

Because of Boston's sky high rental prices, Tess and Paul are ready to take the leap into homeownership. They'd both love a place near the water, and a metro stop for an easy commute to work. But she has her heart set on a Victorian, and he'd like a Cape Cod style home. Paul also wants to play it safe and by something at the lower end of their budget, while Tess is willing to break the bank for the right house.